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Agriculture News
From Harvest to Hardship: Farmers Struggle With Cash-Flow Crunch
Going into the final weeks of the year, many growers across the country are shouldering significant financial strain from land rent payments, rising input costs, and efforts to stay in business and viable until commodity prices improve.
November 25, 2025 01:28 PM
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Agriculture News
Second Stage of Disaster Relief Program Going Into Effect
Farmers who suffered losses from natural disasters that occurred in calendar years 2023 and 2024 can sign up for the aid. It is also available to farmers participating in the On-Farm Storage Loss Program and the Milk Loss Program.
November 17, 2025 01:06 PM
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Agriculture News
Is It Time To Stop Planting Corn In April?
After three straight years of having a May-planted crop that outperformed corn planted only a few weeks earlier, some Illinois farmers are ready to throw in the towel on planting corn before the calendar turns to May.
October 28, 2025 10:02 AM
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Agriculture News
China’s Trade War Playbook Keeps U.S. Soybeans Sidelined
Beijing’s refusal to buy American and its pivot to Brazil could be less about economics and more to do with politics. “It’s a calculated decision about control and national leverage, not about getting the cheapest beans,” says one ag economist.
October 24, 2025 10:37 AM
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Agriculture News
From Corn to Cattle: Farmers Pivot to Create Profit
Some row-crop growers are converting acres, banking on long-term opportunities with beef. Others are staying the course with crops but embracing ways to add some dollars to their bottom line in the short-term.
October 23, 2025 12:05 PM
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Agriculture News
Grassley Urges Trump To Prioritize A Trade Deal With China
The senior senator from Iowa says the president ‘has to’ get an agreement made that will enable trade between China and the U.S. to resume.
October 21, 2025 11:10 AM
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Agriculture News
Has Government Shutdown Stalled Farm Financial Aid Package?
Various programs and reports are on hold. Among them are EQIP and SDRP. Also in jeopardy of being delayed or cancelled is the October WASDE, due this Thursday.
October 07, 2025 05:10 PM
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Agriculture News
From Setback to Comeback: Sorghum Looks For More Market Opportunity
Third-generation farmer Amy France and team at NSP are on a mission to improve buyer demand for the crop domestically and abroad.
October 07, 2025 12:56 PM
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Agriculture News
26 Ideas To Cut Fertilizer Costs In 2026
Use one or more of these tips to reduce expenses, reallocate resources and build a fertility program that works well for your farm and gives you some peace of mind in the process.
September 18, 2025 01:29 PM
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Agriculture News
Maximize Soybean Yields — Harvesting This Week Could Be Key
The crop is drying down rapidly, given the weather conditions across much of the country. Agronomists are concerned farmers will combine fields too late and advise starting at 13% moisture or even higher.
September 15, 2025 02:06 PM
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Rhonda Brooks

Agronomy Editor, Farm Journal

Rhonda Brooks is the Agronomy Editor for Farm Journal and AgWeb, covering all aspects of crop production. A Missouri native with a background in agricultural communications, she has previously worked on multiple Farm Journal brands.